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Cerulean Dusk Clear#287686
Cyan Velvet Clear#31A59B
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Cerulean Dusk Clear vs Cyan Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #287686 and #31A59B — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.74:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Clear
Text on Cyan Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#287686
HEX
#31A59B
rgb(40, 118, 134)
RGB
rgb(49, 165, 155)
hsl(190, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 42%)
190°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #287686, #31A59B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.74:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Dusk Clear
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